Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering, Architecture & Planning Solutions
TKDA has built a legacy of excellence, trust, and innovation over 115 years, delivering engineering, architecture, and planning solutions that connect communities and drive sustainable growth. Our multidisciplinary teams combine deep expertise in transportation, industrial manufacturing, water systems, and building design to tackle complex challenges with precision. We prioritize client collaboration, allocating professionals from diverse disciplines at every project stage to align with timelines, budgets, and goals. Our commitment to safety is unwavering, with proactive investments in prevention tools and education to ensure zero injuries. As an employee-owned firm, we foster a culture of ownership, knowledge-sharing, and open communication, empowering teams to deliver outcomes that stand the test of time. With offices across the U.S., we serve public and private clients nationwide, leveraging cutting-edge technology like GIS, reality capture, and remotely operated vehicles to enhance design and planning.Our focus on economic, environmental, and social needs ensures solutions that maximize existing assets while supporting long-term growth. From tunnel engineering to sustainable building design, we apply over a century of experience and the latest training to provide innovative, lasting infrastructure. Our work reflects a dedication to improving communities, fostering business growth, and cultivating enduring client relationships through reliability and technical excellence.
Services
Engineering Services
Architecture Services
Planning Services
Underground Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Specialty Services
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- We offer 115 years of experience in engineering and architectural design.
- Our multidisciplinary teams provide comprehensive transportation and infrastructure solutions.
- Employee-owned culture fosters collaboration and client-focused problem-solving.
- We invest in cutting-edge technology like GIS and remotely operated vehicles.
- Unwavering safety commitment with historical zero-injury performance.
Services
Engineering Services
TKDA's civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers provide comprehensive solutions for infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans site design, transportation systems, water/wastewater treatment, and power distribution. With over 110 years of experience, we deliver proven results for complex challenges, from basic designs to advanced systems.
Architecture Services
Our architects create functional spaces for living, working, and recreation. Services include facility evaluations, sustainable design, interior planning, and landscape architecture. We collaborate closely with clients throughout the process, ensuring designs meet long-term needs while maintaining aesthetic and environmental considerations.
Planning Services
TKDA's planners develop strategic approaches for infrastructure and community development. We balance economic, environmental, and social needs to maximize asset value and support sustainable growth. Services include land use planning, transportation studies, and GIS mapping for data-driven decision-making.
Underground Engineering
Our team specializes in underground infrastructure, including tunnels, shafts, and slope stabilization. We provide site investigations, trenchless design, and groundwater control solutions for transportation, water, and government clients. Advanced analysis ensures resilient, long-lasting underground systems.
Specialty Services
TKDA integrates GIS, reality capture, and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to enhance project accuracy. Our geospatial tools create detailed 3D models, while ROVs enable efficient underwater inspections. These technologies improve data collection, visualization, and decision-making across all project phases.
Questions
What industries does TKDA serve?
We serve transportation, industrial manufacturing, water/wastewater, education, energy, and government sectors with tailored engineering and design solutions.
How long has TKDA been in business?
TKDA has delivered engineering and architectural services since 1910, with over 115 years of continuous operation.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with offices in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago, Duluth, Milwaukee, San Bernardino, and Seattle.
What makes TKDA different from competitors?
Our employee-owned structure fosters collaboration, while integrated multidisciplinary teams ensure comprehensive solutions from concept to completion.
Do you offer safety-focused engineering?
Yes, we maintain an industry-leading safety record with proactive prevention programs and zero-injury goals for all projects.
Can you handle complex infrastructure projects?
Our expertise in tunnels, geotechnical engineering, and large-scale systems makes us ideal for technically challenging infrastructure developments.
Reviews (2)
Owen Curtiss
Jul 16, 2020
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It's a windy route to get from a parking garage to the UBS lobby. But if you bring a map you can get there.
Honey-Nut
Feb 11, 2020
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Very friendly and highly educated staff! When I talked to a few of the engineers there, I could tell they cared and were interested in getting the job done right!
